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18.03.2012

The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show: Objectives achieved!

The Geneva International Motor Show closed its doors Sunday...

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18.03.2012

The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show: Objectives achieved!

The Geneva International Motor Show closed its doors Sunday evening after 10 days open to the public. The managers from the exhibiting constructors confirmed that this 82nd edition of the Motor Show was a terrific success with the presentation of some 150 World and European premiers, and were happy that their brands enjoyed the extensive international visibility that they have come to expect from this event, which was relayed by the 11,680 journalists attending from more than 80 countries. The 702,014 visitors benefited from a more comfortable Motor Show experience thanks to an increase in the number of parking spaces available, better sign posting, and the outstanding cooperation and efforts from the Police, the CFF (national railways) and TPG (local public transport company). The Green Test Drives allowed more than 10,000 visitors to test drive a large selection of ecological vehicles. The Geneva International Motor Show 2013 will take place from March 7-17, 2013. +

15.03.2012

MINI receives the 2012 Creativity Award for its exhibition stand

The Advertising and Communication Club of Geneva (CPG) has chosen to present its Creativity Award to MINI for its stand at the 82nd International Motor Show. Despite its limited size, the MINI stand’s pleasant, inviting atmosphere has been widely attracting visitors. +

11.03.2012

The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show: A hugely popular success!

After two days of a series of presentations of some 150 World and European Premiers to a multitude of more than 10,000 journalists from all over the world, the Geneva International Motor Show opened its doors to the general public last Thursday in the presence of the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mrs. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf. Since then, more than 310,000 visitors have viewed the more than 850 vehicles on exhibition. This beats last year’s record by 2%, which so far indicates the show to be a hugely popular success. Many visitors took advantage of the offer of a 50% reduction on the price of an entry ticket after 4:00 p.m., which helped to spread out the flow of visitors so that those attending the Show enjoyed the best conditions possible. +

05.03.2012

The Geneva Motor Show opens with a winner: The Opel (Vauxhall) Ampera/Chevrolet Volt is the ‘Car of the Year 2012’

As a premiere, the ceremony for the oldest and most prestigious award of the automotive world constitues the opening event for the Geneva Motor Show. The Opel (Vauxhall) Ampera/Chevrolet Volt succeeds over the six finalists, Citroën DS 5, Fiat Panda, Ford Focus, Range Rover Evoque, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Up!. +

21.02.2012

The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show: Your rendezvous in Geneva with all the automobile manufacturers, from March 8-18, 2012

The Geneva International Motor Show will be open from March 8-18, 2012. For this year, a total of 180 World and European Premiers will be presented by the 260 exhibitors. As with every year, visitors will be able to discover the latest technologies and see the new models from more than 30 of the world’s major manufacturers. In addition, the winner of the Car of the Year award will be named at the Geneva International Motor Show for the first time. As a result, and more now than ever, the Geneva International Motor Show has consolidated its position amongst the world leaders of international automobile exhibitions. +

15.02.2012

The « New World of Transportation » at the Green Pavilion

The Green Pavilion could not be better located – in the natural environment of the Sarasin Park but also directly across from the main entrance of the Motor Show. A visit to the Green Pavilion 2012 and taking a test drive on the adjacent circuit allows you to discover and experience leading edge technologies, the latest developments in electric vehicles from renowned designers such as Philippe Starck, plus the numerous products from the major auto constructors who have succeeded in creating and launching ecological vehicles in a very short time. +

10.02.2012

How to visit the Show three weeks in advance!

The Geneva International Motor Show will be open from March 8-18 2012 at Palexpo. For a preview, the website www.salon-auto.ch will allow you to follow the building of the exhibition stands in real time, find out all the practical information you will need, purchase your entry ticket online, and, from March 6th, see all the premiers at the same time as the press. From March 6-19, 2012, the web TV journal will present all the daily news from the Show starting at 10:00 a.m. +

06.02.2012

82nd Geneva Motor Show: A highly promising event is being prepared!

With only five weeks to go until the opening of this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, the automobile world is now in the “starting blocks”. 260 exhibitors are preparing to present their latest new models. There will be some 70 press conferences on the programme during the two press days before the public opening. In the meantime the stands are being constructed and decorated, with more than 3,000 persons involved in producing the structural, technical and artistic creations required for this epic event. The Show will be open to the public from March 8-18, 2012. +

16.01.2012

The seven finalists shortlisted for „Car of the Year 2012” today

For the first time, the world’s oldest and most renowned car prize will be announced on 5th of March at the Geneva Motor Show +

26.10.2011

82nd Geneva Motor Show: Ecological Transportation featured at the Green Pavilion

3 years ago, the Geneva International Motor Show was the first international automobile show to have a section dedicated specifically to the theme of alternative and ecological transportation, propulsion technologies and renewable fuel sources: The Green Pavilion. From the start, visitors could find highly qualified small enterprises and start-ups who were presenting their innovative visions of the future of individual transportation. And now the major auto manufacturers are also taking advantage of this occasion to present their latest concepts in this area. The Green Pavilion can be found in the Parc Sarasin, just opposite the main entrance to Palexpo, where the Geneva International Motor Show will be held from March 8-18, 2012. +

21.09.2011

The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show: Driving into the future!

The Geneva Motor Show has always been a birthplace of innovative ideas and strong emotions regarding the future of the automobile. The poster for the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show (March 8-18, 2012) was created by LineUp, a communication agency from Bern. +

01.09.2011

82nd Geneva Motor Show: Election of the Car of the Year 2012

For over 40 years, an international jury composed of journalists has elected a Car of the Year. For the first time, the winner for 2012 will be announced at the Geneva International Motor Show, which will open to the public from March 8-18, 2012 at PALEXPO. The organising committee for this prestigious trophy moved the announcement date from November to March so that it can be presented in the framework of the Geneva Motor Show. +

Accreditation: 82nd Geneva Motor Show 2012

Please find here after the link to the online accreditation. To register please prepare a credential of your activity (official press card, letter of your editor, impressum, recently published articles) as professional journalist/photographer in electronic format (.pdf or .doc/.docx max. 1 Mo). You will be requested to upload them.

NB: Only one access. There is no return possible after registration.

» Link for accreditation request

IMPORTANT : The mailing (by post) of the press badges is no longer possible; however, you still may register your information on-line..

Your badge will have to be collected directly on site at the gate E2 (main building) on Monday 5 March (14.00-18.00) or during the press days on 6 and 7 March 2012.
Your registration form (printed from the website) duly filled in, along with a valid 2012 Press Card or any credential of your activity as professional journalist / photographer will be requested.

The Motor Show will accept your request according to the credentials shown. Accreditation is not guaranteed.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Geneva Motor Show.

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Press Information

PRESS DAYS

Press Days Practical Info (.pdf)
Exhibitors' Conferences Programm (.pdf)
Invitation to the Car of the Year 2012 Announcement 5th March, 15:00 (.pdf)
Invitation to the OICA Press conference 7th March, 11:00 (.pdf)
Invitation Pavillon vert (.pdf)
VIPs (.pdf)

Video footage & salon-auto.tv for the press

The World and European Premiers available in broadcast quality

The premiers that will be presented on March 6, 2012 will be filmed and can be downloaded in 720p, h264, and4500kbps formats. The satellite download link http://www.eurovision.net/wf/worldfeeds.php is online at http://www.salon-auto2012.ch
Prior registration or identification will not be necessary.

The televised journal of the Motor Show available in broadcast quality

Interested in broadcasting the TV journal in your own format (channel or website) at no cost? Please contact frederic@spycher-consulting.com for more details regarding this service.

LIVE broadcast of the Car of the Year Election

The Car of the Year Election (www.caroftheyear.org) will be broadcast live on http://www.salon-auto.ch/fr/car-of-the-year/.
If you want to broadcast the ceremony on your own site, then include the following link in an iframe: http://www.actuahdlivestreaming.com/coty/

Le Catalogue 2012 de la Revue Automobile

Le Catalogue 2012 de la REVUE AUTOMOBILE sera disponible dès l’ouverture du Salon de Genève, le 8 mars. Véritable encyclopédie édifiée par les rédacteurs de la RA, il contient des données techniques exhaustives ainsi que des illustrations de première qualité.

>>Lire le Communiqué (.doc)
>> Télécharger l'image (.pdf)

10% TRAIN REDUCTION

Travel by train to the Geneva Motor Show and benefit from a 10% reduction on the ticket price for your outward and return journey. You receive the SBB RailAway RailTicket, valid from 4 to 18 March 2012, upon presentation of your official entrance card.

This offer applies to both first and second class tickets, with or without a Half-Fare card.

Depending on the distance travelled, a 1-day travelpass Half-Fare Card or a 9 o'clock travelpass Half-Fare Card may be advantageous.

Information and sale at your railway station, from Rail Service on 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min from the Swiss fixed-line network) and on www.sbb.ch/en/motorshow. Offer available from 1 February 2012.